Here's a piece of legislation that I sincerely hope to see passed. The governor, Tim Kaine, has proposed a homestead exemption, which will allow a certain amount to be exempted from real estate taxes. The text of the announcement: The Governor’s homeowner tax relief plan calls for a state constitutional amendment to allow local governments … Continue reading Governor proposes homestead exemption, other items
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Monday afternoon quickies
The cat is out of the bag. A new blog, The Women's Post, is online. If you would like to participate, email me. Phyllis Randall at A Moderate Voice has thrown her hat in the ring. She announced this morning that she is running for Supervisor. I wish her the best. Head on over and … Continue reading Monday afternoon quickies
The Direction on the Dillon Rule
I finally got around to watching The Direction's videocast posted last week. Ken spent most of the time in this 36 minute show talking about the Dillon Rule. He calls it a "red herring" and takes to task those who think the rule should be abolished. I fully expected the standard answer for supporting the … Continue reading The Direction on the Dillon Rule
Update: male vs female, black vs white
In my earlier post on this subject, I mentioned that what prompted the post was seeing Clarence Page on TV. I emailed Mr. Page to alert him to the post. Mr. Page was kind enough to email me back. In that email, he pointed out that he is not of the general opinion that a … Continue reading Update: male vs female, black vs white
While VA dithers, NC checks growth
The above is the title of an op-ed piece in today's Virginian-Pilot written by associate editor Roger Chelsey. It's too bad Virginia lawmakers won't give local officials similar tools to bring home-builders to heel. Hm, that pesky Dillon Rule again. Camden provides an instructive blueprint for what could happen in Virginia. The county will hold … Continue reading While VA dithers, NC checks growth
OTR 01/07/07
This Sunday's On the Record focuses on the upcoming General Assembly session. Host Joel Rubin will be joined by Delegates Sal Iaquinto (R-Virginia Beach), Paula Miller (D-Norfolk) and Tom Gear (R-Hampton). In his My Minute segment, Rubin will give his take on the issue of two term governors. Catch OTR on Sunday at 10:30am on … Continue reading OTR 01/07/07
Obama headlines JJ Dinner
The annual Democratic Party of Virginia Jefferson-Jackson dinner will feature Barack Obama, the Senator from Illinois and potential contender for the party's nomination for president. Tickets are $165 and will go on sale January 17. The dinner is February 17 at 6pm at the Richmond Convention Center. You know, DPVA has not cashed my check … Continue reading Obama headlines JJ Dinner
Shadow Norfolk podcast
The first podcast from Shadow Norfolk is available here. It covers the NCDC Legislative Sendoff last Wednesday night as well as a bit of information on Norfolk politics.
My thoughts on the BD podcast
Jim Hoeft of Bearing Drift and I participated in a podcast last night with Republican Delegates Terrie Suit and Sal Iaquinto. If you haven't listened, you may want to before reading the rest of this 🙂 I only know the two delegates by reputation, having never met either one prior to our conversation last night. … Continue reading My thoughts on the BD podcast
Male vs female, white vs black
Watching the Sunday morning political shows is always entertaining, if not informative. Sometimes, the talking heads are so full of themselves that I just laugh. Of course, the hottest national political topic these days seems to be Barack Obama. This post isn't about him, but expect one (or more) from me on him soon. Clarence … Continue reading Male vs female, white vs black
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